Namrata Acharya &Amp; Abhijit Lele

Stories by Namrata Acharya &Amp; Abhijit Lele

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

'We have collected Rs 83,702 crore in deposits in five days.'

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

HFCs and banks expect a drop in demand for housing loans in the short-term.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

Tata-Mistry battle leaves SBI worried

Tata-Mistry battle leaves SBI worried

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

As a step to protect its interest as a lender, SBI will look at the financial stability and corporate governance practices in companies where it has exposure.

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

Ambani said, in the telecom space, the focus will be on debt reduction, and the virtual merger did away with the need for major capex and will help towards this

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

All shares held by SBI in the five associate banks will stand cancelled after merger.

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Small finance banks to woo depositors with better rates

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

These banks need to build a significant deposit base to start full-fledged banking.

The most powerful woman in Indian business

The most powerful woman in Indian business

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'

'Bureaucratic process for selecting RBI governor is wrong'

'Bureaucratic process for selecting RBI governor is wrong'

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Interview with former Reserve Bank of India governor by Duvvuri Subbarao.

Govt infusion in banks still short, say Icra & Fitch

Govt infusion in banks still short, say Icra & Fitch

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

This shortfall could continue to hurt loan growth in 2016-17.

SBI reworks strategy for HNI customers

SBI reworks strategy for HNI customers

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Under this service, SBI will give services in person or through remote mode.

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

The state is now under pressure to revise the salaries of its 800,000 employees, which would add to the strain of an already debt-laden state exchequer.

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

According to the draft, in the northeastern states the threshold is at Rs 500,000.

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

All about RBI's debt lifeline to promoters and banks

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

New SDR norms allow promoters to manage debt-laden firms.

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

The two states account for 24% of total accounts opened under financial inclusion scheme.

'Investors can now see the advantages of coming to Bengal'

'Investors can now see the advantages of coming to Bengal'

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

'West Bengal is an industry-friendly state.'